Igor
Igor: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːɡɔːɹ/ · /ˈaɪɡɔːɹ/
Meaning and origin of Igor
Root meaning: “army”
- A male given name from Russian.
Etymology
Transliterated from Russian И́горь (Ígorʹ), a Varangian name derived from Old Norse Yngvarr, Ingvarr, from Yngvi (name of a god) + herr (“army”). Doublet of Ivor, Ihar, and Ihor.
How popular is Igor?
Since 1880, 804 boys in the U.S. have been named Igor. Its highest rank for boys was #2452 in 1953. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Igor FAQ
What does the name Igor mean?
Igor traces back to a root meaning "army". A male given name from Russian. Transliterated from Russian И́горь (Ígorʹ), a Varangian name derived from Old Norse Yngvarr, Ingvarr, from Yngvi (name of a god) + herr (“army”). Doublet of Ivor, Ihar, and Ihor.
What is the origin of the name Igor?
Igor is listed as a name of Russian origin.
How popular is the name Igor?
Since 1880, 804 boys in the U.S. have been named Igor. Its highest rank for boys was #2452 in 1953. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Igor a boy or girl name?
Igor is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 804 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.